News

National consultation: screening for vision defects in children aged 4-5 years 18/06/2013 The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has started a national consultation on screening for vision defects in children aged 4-5 years.

Submissions should be returned to by 29th August 2013.

Abusive Head Trauma and the Eye in Infancy Guidelines 2013 17/06/2013 The joint guidelines between the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health on Abusive Head Trauma and the Eye in Infancy have now been published. View them on the eLibrary/Clinical Guidelines webpage.

Charles Bonnet Syndrome 07/06/2013 Charles Bonnet Syndrome: The RCOphth would like to draw attention to its 2011 collaboration with the RNIB which resulted in an information booklet.   We have had recent reports that patients seek information and reassurance about the condition.

Royal College of Ophthalmologists accredits Red eye care map 06/06/2013 Map of Medicine’s ‘Red eye’ care map has recently been published with accreditation by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

BBC Radio 4 In Touch Tonight discussing macular disease 04/06/2013 The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has published guidance on non-medical healthcare professionals treating patients with macular disease, under supervision and with the appropriate training.

Generic Latanoprost Prescribing Advice 03/06/2013 The College has updated its advice (originally issued in 2012)

BBC Radio Essex discusses cataract surgery restrictions 03/06/2013 Listen to Larry Benjamin on BBC Essex

College Statement in response to the positive draft final guidance from NICE for Eylea® for the treatment on wAMD 31/05/2013 View the College Statement here in response to the NICE draft final guidance which announces Eylea® (aflibercept) should be recommended for the treatment of patients with wet age-related macular degeneration

Certificate of Fitness for Honorary Practice 29/05/2013 NHS Employers and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) have agreed a means by which consultants can carry out short-term, ad hoc or urgent activity in another organisation, without the need for an honorary contract of employment.

John Lee Fellowship Quiz Night 24/05/2013 The College is arranging a quiz night to raise funds for the MRC & RCOphth John Lee Fellowship after the Admission Ceremony on 6 September 2013.